is this slow cooker insert lead free?
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As of Nov 2015, this KitchenAid slow cooker's Amazon listing (the listing here, on this page) has a California Prop 65 warning on it -- I don't know why it has this warning (whether it's due to something in the ceramic pot or in the cord or whatever), but I wanted to point that out because of the answer your question received in Jan 2015 saying that the product did _not_ require a California Prop 65 warning at that point in time.
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I just live chatted with Kitchen Aid and they said that the ceramic pot has tested lead and cadmium "free" and that the product does *not* require a california prop 65 warning. I think that's as close as one can get to being certain that it's lead free before purchasing and testing yourself.
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I can not say for positive, but in my experience, the only time manufacturers use lead nowadays is when they are producing "Lead Crystal" Goblets... In todays climate people that have lead crystal have them as a display item only due to the beauty that the lead imparts to the glass it is combined with. To sum it up, manufacturers are always looking for a more cost efficient way to produce their product, so going to the added expense of adding lead to the formula to produce the actual "pot" I would have to sat that it is lead free... You can always contact Kitchen Aid to verify this but I would bet the farm that it is a lead free product... I can not say for positive, but in my experience, the only time manufacturers use lead nowadays is when they are producing "Lead Crystal" Goblets... In todays climate people that have lead crystal have them as a display item only due to the beauty that the lead imparts to the glass it is combined with. To sum it up, manufacturers are always looking for a more cost efficient way to produce their product, so going to the added expense of adding lead to the formula to produce the actual "pot" I would have to sat that it is lead free... You can always contact Kitchen Aid to... » Read More I can not say for positive, but in my experience, the only time manufacturers use lead nowadays is when they are producing "Lead Crystal" Goblets... In todays climate people that have lead crystal have them as a display item only due to the beauty that the lead imparts to the glass it is combined with. To sum it up, manufacturers are always looking for a more cost efficient way to produce their product, so going to the added expense of adding lead to the formula to produce the actual "pot" I would have to sat that it is lead free... You can always contact Kitchen Aid to verify this but I would bet the farm that it is a lead free product... « Show Less
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Hello, Heater does not have CALIFORNIA codes and YES it is LEAD FREE. Thank you
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Yes it's lead free. You can not find any trace of lead in this pot, because you're not cooking in the outter layer of the pot. There's an inside pot that drop inside of it and it's lead free.
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DeLonghi DCP707 Stainless-Steel Programmable 5-Quart Slow Cooker This unit has been attested by the company as free from lead. I contacted DeLonghi customer service, both by phone and followed up by email (as I wanted written validation). That email response follows: Thank you for contacting DeLonghi Customer Service. We value you as a customer and appreciate your patronage. Thank you for your inquiry. The slow cooker model DCP707 is lead free. The ceramic bowl and the coating on the bowl is free of lead. If we can be of any further assistance, we ask that you please contact our DeLonghi Customer Service at 1-800-322-3848. Our hours of operation are Monday thru Friday from 8:30am ET to 5:00pm ET. You can also elect to e-mail us at customerservice@delonghiusa.info. A representative will be happy to assist you.
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I don't know whether it is exactly lead-free. You would need a lab test for this answer if you don't trust the seller.
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NO! I just called Calphalon today for the same reason and they have DISCONTINUED this product. They can still sell you the whole slow cooker, but NOT the insert. I assume that pretty soon none of the parts will be available.
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Yes it is lead free. If you Google the question, you will see several articles which confirm it is lead free glass.
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It is lead free! I bought 2 for my daughters wedding last summer and absolutely love them. We served lemonade in one & ice tea in the other. A couple days ago I had a baby shower and used them, we did a punch in one and sangria in the other.
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This is not a slow cooker. The insert is a metal pan. The lid is a thin metal top.
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I checked and the manufacture stated it meets proposition 65, also state law in California where the Crock comes from states that they have to disclose if there is lead in the product, Since the product comes from Cal and they have to deal with several laws (federal & state) pertaining to lead your can feel safer knowing it's lead free. Also our 1st crock we have had over a year and works with no leaks, we purchased the 2nd one 6 mouths later, when the time comes and we need another we will purchase from "For Your Water" again. Hope this belays your fears some
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Yes, the insert is removable. It doesn't weigh anymore than other slow cooker inserts. This is the best slow cooker I have owned.
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No mention of lead in the user manual, but ceramic pots "might" contain lead. Visit this link and decide for yourself. http://tinyurl.com/bp9eqg2
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Yes the insert is anodized cast aluminum. No preseasoning necessary to my knowledge. We really love this slow cooker.
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Jarden Consumer Solutions (JCS), the distributor of Crock-Pot slow cookers, is very focused on the materials that are used in the manufacture of its products. JCS continues to proactively test its products for lead and other toxic metals, with the results continuing to come back favorably. Lead is not an additive in the Crock-Pot slow cooker ceramic glaze. JCS is diligent in its efforts to ensure that its products are compliant with applicable regulations regarding the presence of lead.
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No, it's completely lead free. You wouldn't be able to microwave it otherwise. :)
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As far as I know, yes. There cannot be any cookware in North America that contains lead.
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Hi Jackie, I'm afraid I do not know the answer! I just assumed it was lead free given that it is used for 'food' purposes. Hope my assumption is correct! Love the cruet though.